Your skill and patience are next level. It's enjoyable to watch. The Load adjuster slide snippet was gold. I have almost 20000 hours and never seen anything like that. Early in my career (30+ years ago) we'd manage load by essentially adding numbers and drawing lines on type specific load sheets. But that's all computerised now. Thanks for showing.
Thank you for this generous gift to modeling. What better way to interest others than by showing the historical inspiration and context for a subject along with modeling techniques that give can give meaning to the effort that goes into the details. A soothing voice doesn't hurt in these days either.
Great video and build. Great use of Aircrew and added interior details. Fun! I love how this well known Builder puts emphasis on straight and lined up plane parts, by jigging up structures. I also like that he does more with planes in flight mode than I ever often see. I hope to get myself to make an in flight C-47 dropping Jumpers, with chutes in various stages of being deployed or opened. How to simulate spinning props, clever ways to conceal plane hanging methods I wish we would see more of.
Great to see info on this 1/48 AMT A-20! I finally built my 1/48 AMT F7F 2 Tigercat. After 20 years in a hot storage shed, my rubber tires were just fine. I had been so put off by the kit's problems years before, I was going to send it back to Company. The kit did have some really good areas too though. I thought the hollow exhaust stacks and complexity of such were quite well depicted. But the kit 's engineering for ease of building and structural integrity was the worst. The gear super weak, though detailed. Also, I had to build a Wing Spar. When the plane was in raw plastic giving me so much trouble, I at one point thought gee, the Tigercat is ugly with that look of a Mosquito Insect, and it's long pointy nose. Now that it's finished(mostly), I see only the Beautiful Sleek High Powered Plane it truly is!
I thoroughly enjoy your "how-to's" and like yourself, I build my models "gear up". Your problem solving is second to none and you challenge me to be a better modeler. Thank You, Jeff.
Thankee much. I've been looking for a "project" build for a while: getting spoiled on new tool Tamiya kits - which are worth getting spoiled over. Something older, with an interesting subject. Maybe something by Accurate Miniatures. Or the Cyber Hobby BF-110. I think now the choice of my long held AMT A-20 will do nicely. Looking forward to every episode, even though I know I can't possibly follow every bend in the road you'll pave. As usual, a meticulous and splendid video - military modeling at its best.
The detail in your build is amazing. I think I’m doing good when I add custom cables to tank crew headphones. Your attention to detail is off the charts.
I believe that the equipment on the shelf in front of the rear compartment was the radio gear. In RAF service this compartment also housed the radio operator!
Mr Budzik, you are as thorough and exacting in your work as one could hope! Whenever I prepare to build a kit, I wonder how accurate it is in relation to the actual; what expertise I may have generally falls short, however. Your corrections and clarifications encourage me immensely! Thank you. I very much prefer to build my models airborne, with full crews. However, stationary propellers utterly eviscerate the verisimilitude, and I would nerd to devise the means to motorise them. However I understand that the torque in such an effort over time can warp the polystyrene blades, distorting the spinning subassembly. Is this true? If so, the alternative would be to machine replicate metal replacements. Would aluminium be sufficiently sturdy to withstand the stress? Another issue that chafes at me would be the horribly intrusive stand and support post. (I never have seen an actual aircraft in flight equipped with them.) I would adapt a method from the motion picture industry called the Chapman crane; this is a rugged, articulated boom that extends some length to support something, its far end counterweighted for balance; the object so held blocks the camera's view of the arrangement. If necessary, the film crew can hide it even further with various methods, e.g., illuminated flexible panels approximating the colour of the sky (or glowing green screen panels). A robust backdrop in the exact same hue as the sky would match the boom, which itself would extend back from the model to a vertical support. I had all these kits, as well as an extra -B/C toward converting it to an -A. Before I could begin any serious work, however, circumstances intruded. 😟 Watching your excellence gave me a measure of satisfaction, if tinged with wistful reverie. Thank you a second time.
You sir take model building to the next level, and I couldn't love it any more. I just don't know what the stuff is that you used as glues and Puttys. Even tho you named them lol. I bet you'd love the resin 3D printers
Holaaa, que bueno ver videos nuevamente de usted.. creo que no me llegan las notificaciones... Pero como siempre muy interesantes e ilustrativos. Gracias y felicidades. Saludos!!! Desde México.
Hi Paul, i was wondering if you have added and further episodes to this A-20 build. I am about to start mine and wanted to see more of your work. Cheers.
Looking forward to your next episode. Looking at various plans and cutaways I can't determine whether the step by the rear gunners foot controls actually existed on the earlier models with shorter bomb bay or whether just a plain bulkhead. Seen reference to that cylinder on the floor representing a trailing antenna reel - ?
Thanks for the History if the A-20. It’s kit O would love to build in RAAF Markings that flew out of the Northern Territory just south of Darwin. Great video. 👍🏻👍🏻🙃🙃
You can fly this in a game called IL 2 sturmovic so because of this game I am wanting to make a model of this & found your yt channel. So many great modeling tips and so much work put into your videos. Thank you very much for this!
I usually don't prime aircraft interiors. There's little risk of future damage from handling and in this case I was using Model Master enamel which sticks just fine.
Hello Paul, greetings from the UK. I am a great fan of yours & have learned a great amount from you. I really looking forward to the next in this series. Also I'm hoping you can help with a small problem: I am remaking/updating a 1/48th scale A10 Warthog that I built 30 years ago. I have almost finished it but the lifting part of the canopy is cracked & has a piece missing, I'm trying to glue a piece into it but am not hopeful, do you have any hints or tips for me to help repair or replace this part please?
Actualmente adquirí un 1/48 Douglas A-20B/C HAVOC [8644] para mi hijo.... pero, no entiendo si se perdieron algunas piezas... Cómo pego todas las piezas ?? ... Debe de venir algún pegamento en la caja ? ... O necesito conseguirlo aparte ? Y cuál recomiendan???
Very informative and eye opening video! really get me thinking about how i could improve my aircraft kits. I'm pretty sure the aircraft kits in my stash is also glad that ill be building them after watching your videos hahaha Also, I love how precise that slide into place 16:22!
Paul, watching your videos has left me with a question. What do you think of the proliferation of 3d printing in the hobby? Personally I've used it to great effect, especially with those printers that are capable of using resin as their medium. I suppose it feels a little bit like a "cheat" of sorts, because I'm able to achieve things in my models that I simply didn't have the skills or the tools to do before.
I'll probably never use it. I have Solidworks but for me, sitting at a computer pushing a mouse isn't model making. It will get you a model for sure, but in my frame of reference, the machine made the model. I'll probably put something up elaborating on my views, but for now, I'd rather be at the bench.
Une véritable mécanique de précision !! congrest ...
Far in excess of anything offered on Netflix! Thank you for sharing your artistry!!
Some beautiful detail for the rear gunner pos. This is going to be a joy to watch.
Your skill and patience are next level. It's enjoyable to watch.
The Load adjuster slide snippet was gold. I have almost 20000 hours and never seen anything like that. Early in my career (30+ years ago) we'd manage load by essentially adding numbers and drawing lines on type specific load sheets. But that's all computerised now. Thanks for showing.
Love the delivery of these videos. The 'Bob Ross' of kit building.
Thank you for this generous gift to modeling. What better way to interest others than by showing the historical inspiration and context for a subject along with modeling techniques that give can give meaning to the effort that goes into the details. A soothing voice doesn't hurt in these days either.
Sir you are the Master Yoda of plastic modelling
Great video and build. Great use of Aircrew and added interior details. Fun! I love how this well known Builder puts emphasis on straight and lined up plane parts, by jigging up structures. I also like that he does more with planes in flight mode than I ever often see. I hope to get myself to make an in flight C-47 dropping Jumpers, with chutes in various stages of being deployed or opened. How to simulate spinning props, clever ways to conceal plane hanging methods I wish we would see more of.
I’m so glad to see Scale model workshop back..And I love the A-20.So I’m watching and noting like crazy.!
Great to see info on this 1/48 AMT A-20! I finally built my 1/48 AMT F7F 2 Tigercat. After 20 years in a hot storage shed, my rubber tires were just fine. I had been so put off by the kit's problems years before, I was going to send it back to Company. The kit did have some really good areas too though. I thought the hollow exhaust stacks and complexity of such were quite well depicted. But the kit 's engineering for ease of building and structural integrity was the worst. The gear super weak, though detailed. Also, I had to build a Wing Spar. When the plane was in raw plastic giving me so much trouble, I at one point thought gee, the Tigercat is ugly with that look of a Mosquito Insect, and it's long pointy nose. Now that it's finished(mostly), I see only the Beautiful Sleek High Powered Plane it truly is!
I thoroughly enjoy your "how-to's" and like yourself, I build my models "gear up". Your problem solving is second to none and you challenge me to be a better modeler. Thank You, Jeff.
Fantastic modification works!
Another amazing build. Thank you so much for these videos. While my skills will never rise to your level, I can admire yor work.
Thankee much. I've been looking for a "project" build for a while: getting spoiled on new tool Tamiya kits - which are worth getting spoiled over. Something older, with an interesting subject. Maybe something by Accurate Miniatures. Or the Cyber Hobby BF-110. I think now the choice of my long held AMT A-20 will do nicely. Looking forward to every episode, even though I know I can't possibly follow every bend in the road you'll pave. As usual, a meticulous and splendid video - military modeling at its best.
Thanks Paul lovely job 👍
The detail in your build is amazing. I think I’m doing good when I add custom cables to tank crew headphones. Your attention to detail is off the charts.
Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.
Nice work Paul as always
Absolutely stunning!
Once again Paul Budzik manages to inspire and amaze us! 😀
Now that is dedication and attention to detail!! Thank ya for sharing
Really looking forward to this!
Very cool video. Love the work you did on the gunner's station. The research into a "buttoned up" interior is excellent.
I believe that the equipment on the shelf in front of the rear compartment was the radio gear. In RAF service this compartment also housed the radio operator!
Glad you're safe and doing well.
Lovely Detail.
I really enjoy this channel and the calm explanations
Amazing work! Thank you for taking the time to make the build videos..
Awesome techniques shown here, milling your own gun mount from metal? Master class, thanks again!
Very nice review. Thank you.
You are a rock star! I love the A-20 and am so glad I stumbled upon your treasure trove of information. I'm subscribing and bookmarking!
outstanding as usual!
Next level work Doc! Truly inspiring.
Been a fan since early 90's Revell 1/32 P47 In FSM.
Thank You!
@@scale-model-workshop keep up the knowledge
This is a fine kit, I did my G type as Green Hornet🤗
Excellent work as always, Paul!
Mr Budzik, you are as thorough and exacting in your work as one could hope! Whenever I prepare to build a kit, I wonder how accurate it is in relation to the actual; what expertise I may have generally falls short, however. Your corrections and clarifications encourage me immensely! Thank you.
I very much prefer to build my models airborne, with full crews. However, stationary propellers utterly eviscerate the verisimilitude, and I would nerd to devise the means to motorise them. However I understand that the torque in such an effort over time can warp the polystyrene blades, distorting the spinning subassembly. Is this true? If so, the alternative would be to machine replicate metal replacements. Would aluminium be sufficiently sturdy to withstand the stress?
Another issue that chafes at me would be the horribly intrusive stand and support post. (I never have seen an actual aircraft in flight equipped with them.)
I would adapt a method from the motion picture industry called the Chapman crane; this is a rugged, articulated boom that extends some length to support something, its far end counterweighted for balance; the object so held blocks the camera's view of the arrangement. If necessary, the film crew can hide it even further with various methods, e.g., illuminated flexible panels approximating the colour of the sky (or glowing green screen panels). A robust backdrop in the exact same hue as the sky would match the boom, which itself would extend back from the model to a vertical support.
I had all these kits, as well as an extra -B/C toward converting it to an -A. Before I could begin any serious work, however, circumstances intruded. 😟
Watching your excellence gave me a measure of satisfaction, if tinged with wistful reverie. Thank you a second time.
You sir take model building to the next level, and I couldn't love it any more. I just don't know what the stuff is that you used as glues and Puttys. Even tho you named them lol. I bet you'd love the resin 3D printers
fantastic
Holaaa, que bueno ver videos nuevamente de usted.. creo que no me llegan las notificaciones... Pero como siempre muy interesantes e ilustrativos. Gracias y felicidades. Saludos!!! Desde México.
Has an episode 2 been made yet? I can’t wait to see this all finished and painted
Very good!
excellent job.
highly professional and with quality.
wonderful!
Hi Paul, i was wondering if you have added and further episodes to this A-20 build. I am about to start mine and wanted to see more of your work. Cheers.
Probably my favorite light bomber, I know the A-26 is a bit more popular, but the A-20 was pretty special.
Thanks for the Great video Doc. Happy Easter!
Well done and well made video! I enjoy your research into the history of the aircraft you build. 👍
When I was in Papua New Guinea I dived on an A20 Havoc. Ran out of fuel just before reaching Port Moresby.
one thousand thumbs up sir!!
Looking forward to your next episode. Looking at various plans and cutaways I can't determine whether the step by the rear gunners foot controls actually existed on the earlier models with shorter bomb bay or whether just a plain bulkhead.
Seen reference to that cylinder on the floor representing a trailing antenna reel - ?
Thanks for the History if the A-20. It’s kit O would love to build in RAAF Markings that flew out of the Northern Territory just south of Darwin. Great video.
👍🏻👍🏻🙃🙃
I have said this before and I shall say it again. Wow!
You can fly this in a game called IL 2 sturmovic so because of this game I am wanting to make a model of this & found your yt channel. So many great modeling tips and so much work put into your videos. Thank you very much for this!
I remember this game I was used to play, why our youth didn't last longer...
Great stuff! Anything new upcoming on the A-26 project?
Nice Job Paul, but I see you didn't prime the interior of the model before painting. Is this something you normally do? Regards, Kevin
I usually don't prime aircraft interiors. There's little risk of future damage from handling and in this case I was using Model Master enamel which sticks just fine.
Awesome!! I respect you sir.^*^
Thank you Jeff, yet another great video
Hello Paul, greetings from the UK. I am a great fan of yours & have learned a great amount from you. I really looking forward to the next in this series. Also I'm hoping you can help with a small problem: I am remaking/updating a 1/48th scale A10 Warthog that I built 30 years ago. I have almost finished it but the lifting part of the canopy is cracked & has a piece missing, I'm trying to glue a piece into it but am not hopeful, do you have any hints or tips for me to help repair or replace this part please?
Actualmente adquirí un
1/48 Douglas A-20B/C HAVOC [8644]
para mi hijo.... pero, no entiendo si se perdieron algunas piezas... Cómo pego todas las piezas ?? ... Debe de venir algún pegamento en la caja ? ... O necesito conseguirlo aparte ? Y cuál recomiendan???
Very informative and eye opening video! really get me thinking about how i could improve my aircraft kits. I'm pretty sure the aircraft kits in my stash is also glad that ill be building them after watching your videos hahaha
Also, I love how precise that slide into place 16:22!
👍👍👍
Paul, watching your videos has left me with a question. What do you think of the proliferation of 3d printing in the hobby? Personally I've used it to great effect, especially with those printers that are capable of using resin as their medium. I suppose it feels a little bit like a "cheat" of sorts, because I'm able to achieve things in my models that I simply didn't have the skills or the tools to do before.
I'll probably never use it. I have Solidworks but for me, sitting at a computer pushing a mouse isn't model making. It will get you a model for sure, but in my frame of reference, the machine made the model. I'll probably put something up elaborating on my views, but for now, I'd rather be at the bench.
Hi Paul, I cannot find Episode 2, was it not released?
Probably a stupid question but what type of gloves do you wear while building models?
Paul, where are episodes 2 and 3?
ww2 garands were parkerized in a grey. i imagine heavy and medium guns the same.
Que pegamento usan para unir las piezas ????
Details to delirium
Note to self: in the next life, get a degree in dentistry, then proceed to model aircraft as a science.....🤣😂🤣😁
Muy parecido al B-26 Marauder
I finally found one of these and snapped it up, it was only $50,000.00. Kidding but not cheap.
Thank you for all videos. Are you dentist?
Yes
I'm a dentist too. God bless you from covid 19🙏😷
This group inspired they’re own song done by Oscar Brand called New Guinea Strafers...
Look it on Utube.. 😁
You seem like a candidate for 3d printing!
That'll be the day that I quit actually building models.
Scale Model Workshop for fabrication of special parts.
Too much learning curve for me I thinks, plus I enjoy after market and old fashion building stuff.
More than 7000 made. Only one still flys.
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